2008 Nissan Altima Coupe

Hey Guys,

Getting ready to do a build in my car. I'm going to video log the entire build, and I'm gonna do a video on each step to highlight problems that people can encounter, and really to just show how to put a car computer in your car from nothing to something.

the core2 is a little overkill for a normal carpc. doing some processor heavy stuff?(like audio processing?)

i don't really like the dta45 amp-- it is only 2 channel (yes you can setup your speakers in series/parallel, but i don't count this as a 4 ch amp..), and the reviews when bybyte released it aren't exactly good..

Well, I will be watching you, as I just got my new 2010 Nissan altima and planning to do the same. The only difference, I wanted to go with mini itx, but since I will be putting the computer in the trunk and a little bit concerned about heat issues I am going to get a micro atx with a slightly bigger case with better airflow. I am also planning to keep my computer speakers and will be using the asus sonar pci sound card.

Also, I second (as always) soundman's question on the needed cpu power. Knowing you though, you probably plan on editing and rendering video as your driving to work. ffmpeg ftw!

I wasn't sure if it will fit, but I did send them an email asking them the same question at bybyte.com, will see what they say. Even if the holes do not line up, you can always find some ways to secure it, as long as the screen fits, you will be fine.

Got off early from work today and did a lot of research on my new carputer, will be putting up the specs on my worklog later.

Core 2 Duo is not overkill. Basically I consider it plaining for the future. Eventually programs will get more CPU taxing and I think using an ATOM is walking a fine line to obsoletion. Plus CF prefers big hungry dual core processors. On my test ATOM, I had to turn every to low in CF. With my now retired AMD Turion X2, CF was on high and looked and acted amazing.

Wait, so you never had a CAR PC in the car! How can you guys not have systems installed in your own vehicles. Thats like me saying I hate dogs, but working for PetSmart, lol.